Complicated Grief and the Holidays
5 tips for dealing with memories of a loved one's suicide or traumatic death during the holiday season
By Jennie Bedsworth, LCSW
Do you dread the holidays? You're not alone. For many who have lost loved ones to suicide or other type of unexpected death, this can obviously be a very difficult time.
It's normal to ... Continue Reading

Are the "5 Stages of Grief" Real?
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance: these are the very well-known five stages of grief, as postulated by Swiss psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in her 1969 book On Death and Dying. At the time of the book’s publication, very little instruction was given in medical school on the subject of death ... Continue Reading

When Will I Start Feeling Better? Grieving for the First Time
One of the most devastating experiences we must endure in life is grieving the loss of a loved one. Although we have the knowledge that everyone will eventually die, and we logically understand the finality of death, no amount of information can prepare us for the devastation of the ... Continue Reading

5 Suggestions for Coping with Grief at Work
The loss of a loved one is one of the most painful tragedies that humans suffer. The impact of this loss is usually crushing, and in the aftermath of loss, we often feel like we have no control over anything. Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s perfectly normal to detach yourself from your normal ... Continue Reading

9 Ways Counseling Can Help College Students
You always looked forward to going to college and all of the freedom it would provide. You had this picture in your head of finding the perfect group of friends (perhaps through a sport, club or Greek life), confidently making choices for yourself without parents around to tell you what to do and of ... Continue Reading